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Ah, it really is a time-old question, isn’t it? And it IS a difficult question. I would say that it truly differs from mom-to-mom and each situation. First and foremost let us cover the basics… First, it is recommended and strongly encouraged to breastfeed (exclusively, ideally) until your baby is at least 6 months of age. This loads the baby up with natural immunity and it also helps to set the stage for normal, healthy gut health (this is true particularly for those exclusi

When I became a lactation consultant (IBCLC) I always imagined I would love breastfeeding. Unfortunately, I can't say that has always been the case. I felt it important to write this post to let moms know that it is common to have odd feelings of no enjoyment, even frustration or simply "I don't like this feeling" while breastfeeding. For me, there were a number of things that just drove me absolutely nuts!! 1. That weird flutter thing she will do with her mouth on my nippl

Why some women do not enjoy breastfeeding and why it is such a struggle... Some moms give birth and have been looking forward to...

We hear it all the time--breastfeeding is best.  We know this.  But WHY is breastfeeding really the best way to feed your baby.  In this post we list 40 ways breastfeeding helps you, helps baby, and all the other benefits. The convenience of it!  It is super easy just to pop your baby on the breast whether you are out and about or at home.  No need to warm your milk or prep a bottle! Non-smelly poops!  No, really!  Exclusively breastfed babies have the easiest to clean poops

Did you know that breastfeeding can help prevent diabetes, a disease that affects 25.8 million people in the United States?! Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (formerly known as insulin dependent diabetes) is the results from an autoimmune destruction of the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes can typically be managed with diet and exercise, and sometimes will require medications. Each year 15,600 children (under the age of 20) are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes,

Do you have a history of rheumatoid arthritis or any other autoimmune condition in your family? For moms who do have this family history...

Do I Have Enough Milk? Without a doubt the biggest concern of new moms breastfeeding is “do I have enough milk?”. Almost every mom I work with is worried she doesn’t have enough milk, even the ones who actually have an oversupply! The majority of moms have no problem making enough milk–typically if the baby “isn’t getting enough milk” it is because either the baby is having difficulty transferring the milk, or feeding at the breast is being restricted and not happening freque